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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit-Virat, Suryavanshi highlight day 1

Suryavanshi's 84-ball 190 against Arunachal Pradesh made him the youngest List-A centurion ever at the age of 14, while Virat's 101-ball 131 guided Delhi to a four-wicket win in Bengaluru, and Rohit's masterclass 155* in just 94 balls took Mumbai to the finishing line against Sikkim.

2025-12-24T16:29:56.569454+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy in style, scores 155 to help Mumbai record emphatic win

Rohit Sharma marked his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) after seven years in spectacular style. Playing for Mumbai against Sikkim in the Elite Group C match at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he scored a century to guide the team to a comfortable win.

2025-12-24T15:44:12.074252+00:00 IST

DC CEO Sunil Gupta praises Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals (DC) CEO Sunil Gupta hailed the Indian women's cricket team star player Jemimah Rodrigues, expressing delight that the franchise could appoint her as the team's captain ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) season 2026.

2025-12-24T15:37:12.736518+00:00 IST

Carey 128 runs shy of Gilchrist's 2001 record ahead of MCG Test

The fourth Test between Australia and England will take place from December 26 onwards. Carey, who scored 106 and 72 in the Adelaide Test to help Aussies retain the urn with an unassailable 3-0 series lead, is just 128 runs away from overtaking legendary Adam Gilchrist for most runs by an Aussie glovesman in a calendar year.

2025-12-24T14:52:38.397852+00:00 IST

Bavuma on coach's "grovel" remark during Guwahati Test

Having whitewashed India in the Test series, South African skipper Temba Bavuma opened up on his thoughts about the "grovel" remark from head coach Shukri Conrad, saying that the first time hearing them did have an "unsavoury taste" but also reminded him about how much the Test series meant to the newly crowned ICC World Test Champions.

2025-12-24T14:43:14.646328+00:00 IST

Brook just 7 runs away from 3000 Test runs

Star England batter Harry Brook is just seven runs away from completing 3000 Test runs. Brook, currently in Australia for the Ashes, is set to feature in the fourth Test at Melbourne, which starts on December 26.

2025-12-24T14:28:47.746109+00:00 IST

National Badminton C'ships: Unnati, Tanvi, Aakarshi get wins

Unnati, who had a bye in the first round, hammered wildcard entrant Akanksha Matte 21-8, 21-18 while Tanvi began her campaign with a 21-10, 21-14 win over Asian U-15 girls singles gold medallist Shaina Manimuthu, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-12-24T14:17:19.441269+00:00 IST

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Gujarat Titans gear up for IPL 2026 preparations

Gujarat Titans have begun their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 preparations in full swing with a pre-season camp at Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara, featuring captain Shubman Gill and company, according to a press release.

2026-02-19T07:29:01.354001+00:00 IST

Varun Chakaravarthy earns Impact Player Award in dressing room

India won the match by 17 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

2026-02-19T06:56:15.828065+00:00 IST

Italy choose to bowl first against West Indies at Eden Gardens

Italy captain Harry Manenti won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in both teams' last group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

2026-02-19T05:34:43.347468+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Defending champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of Italian Open

The No.4 seeded player Rybakina was scheduled to face Irina-Camelia Begu at the Center Court on Friday.

2024-05-10T11:24:09.925235+00:00 IST

It's paramount challenge to play Nadal in Roland-Garros: Djokovic

With 14 Claycourt Slam titles under his belt, the Spaniard owns the record for most crowns at the French Open.

2024-05-09T05:13:48.969561+00:00 IST

Andy Murray to play in Geneva Open after receiving wild card

The former World No. 1 Andy Murray is expected to return from injury this month at the Geneva Open, indicating he will compete in the French Open the following week.

2024-05-08T12:47:14.398936+00:00 IST

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Naidu congratulates Arjun and Humpy on winning bronze medals

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.

2025-12-29T08:17:48.606036+00:00 IST

3 on 3 gives us a real chance: Prashanti Singh

"I think with 3 on 3 coming up, this is a good chance for us. We can do well in individual games in Olympic sports because there is individual accountability. We have to make a team of four players in 3 on 3. You can make a good team. If you have a pool of 25 to 30 players at the domestic level, you will get a world beater. I think with this format, we can really do well," she told ANI.

2025-12-28T18:50:56.814715+00:00 IST

Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship concludes

The Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship concluded at IG Stadium today with Delhi Minister, Ashish Sood, attending the event as Chief Guest

2025-12-28T17:50:35.748830+00:00 IST

Football

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Arsenal boss Arteta backs struggling Gyokeres

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes their latest acquisition, Viktor Gyokeres, who came with a hefty price tag, is making progress at the club after his silent outing against Spanish outfit Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium.

2025-08-07T15:15:02.697040+00:00 IST

India drawn with Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei, Lebanon

Ahmedabad's The Arena will host Group D of the Qualifiers from November 22 to 30, 2025. India will begin the Qualifiers with a clash against Palestine (November 22) before taking on Chinese Taipei (November 26), Lebanon (November 28) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (November 30).

2025-08-07T11:51:15.354820+00:00 IST

India to face Uzbekistan in U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier

The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

2025-08-07T08:23:53.221122+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL: Odisha Warriors notch victory over Bengal Tigers

Jocelyn Bartram saved three attempts to help the Odisha Warriors win the penalty shootout 3-2 after their Women's Hockey India League (2024-25) match against the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers ended 1-1. Baljeet Kaur (8`) scored for the Odisha Warriors while Beauty Dungdung (16`) scored for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.

2025-01-16T15:38:10.752199+00:00 IST

JSW Soorma Hockey Club set to face Delhi SG Pipers in Rourkela

JSW Soorma Hockey Club will take on Delhi SG Pipers on Friday in a much-anticipated clash in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25. So far Soorma have won both their matches in the League; a 4-1 win against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and a 2-1 victory against Odisha Warriors while Delhi SG Pipers have lost both their encounters.

2025-01-16T14:57:48.581465+00:00 IST

Bengal Tigers beat UP Rudras in Hockey India League

A superb first-quarter performance set up a 5-3 win for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers over the UP Rudras in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday, as per a HIL press release.

2025-01-15T19:53:12.921856+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Virat dazzles Bengaluru on VHT return, cracks 58th List A ton

Virat took to Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence, NCA ground with a point to prove, that at 37, the age is just a number and his relentless consistency, impeccable pacing and strike rotation and gap finding abilities are just as good as the Virat who captured the nation's hearts with his exploits ever since he was a teenager with the U19 World Cup title in his hand.

2025-12-24T14:03:05.192020+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shreevats Goswami praises Virat Kohli after century in VHT

Former Bengal and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami heaped praise on star India batter his ex-RCB teammate, Virat Kohli after his century in Delhi's first match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T13:42:22.192352+00:00 IST

Cricket

"It's a healthy pressure": Markram ahead of SA20 season 4

SA20 is set to kick off from December 26, with defending champions MI Cape Town to get their title defence underway with a blockbuster clash against Durban's Super Giants at the picturesque Newlands in the tournament opener.

2025-12-24T13:08:55.451914+00:00 IST

Hockey

SG Pipers coach Sofie Gierts praises fearless young Indian talent

Reflecting on the first few days of training, Sofie highlighted the confidence and instinctive play of rising talents such as Ishika and Sunelita Toppo, noting how quickly they have stood out with their expressive style on the field, as per a press release from Hockey India League (HIL).

2025-12-24T12:56:13.677314+00:00 IST

Others

Kabaddi Champions League gets new franchise, Panipat Panthers

Led by renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker Joginder Saini, this move marks a significant new chapter in growth of professional kabaddi, as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-24T12:26:14.539042+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC Men's T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma rises to third spot

There were also gains in the Men's T20I Player Rankings for performers from the recently concluded five-match T20I series between India and South Africa, which the Men in Blue won 3-1, as per ICC.

2025-12-24T12:04:37.280735+00:00 IST

Hockey

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers begin pre-season camp ahead of HIL

The first day of the camp saw the players undergo a strategy meeting under the supervision of the team's Technical & Strategy Coach, Pascal Kina, as the franchise began laying a foundation for the new season.

2025-12-24T11:55:54.031039+00:00 IST

Cricket

SA captain Bavuma hails historic 2-0 Test series win in India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reflected on their record Test series win in India, where they defeated Gautam Gambhir-coached side by 2-0 last month, describing the achievement as "incredible."

2025-12-24T11:55:41.846987+00:00 IST

Cricket

Head, Carey climbs to significant position in latest ICC rankings

Australia opener Travis Head's stellar performance has helped him to the joint-third spot in the Test batting rankings. Head climbed four places and has 815 rating points. Head now shares this spot with his teammate Steve Smith and is ahead of England's Harry Brook (813), who slipped down to fourth.

2025-12-24T11:51:42.973949+00:00 IST

Cricket

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit, Virat ton up on domestic return

Making their highly anticipated return to one-day domestic cricket after years away, the 'Ro-Ko' were truly unstoppable, continuing their fine touch in the format they have mastered and proving they are not going anywhere and that the 'Mission 2027 ODI World Cup' is on.

2025-12-24T11:50:57.707998+00:00 IST

Others

Gurugram Gurus aim to empower next generation of Kabaddi talent

Sushant Jaglan, a spirited sportsperson, national figure, and believer in people-first growth, has proudly taken ownership of the Gurugram Gurus, the flagship franchise of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-24T11:11:06.353249+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCA President Harsh lauds as Bihar shatter Men’s List A records

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president congratulated the Bihar team for the "historic performance", calling the match a moment of immense pride for Bihar cricket, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T11:03:02.177660+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bavuma breaks silence on Bumrah's 'bauna' remark

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opened up on the controversial on-field remark made by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the 1st India vs South Africa Test played at Kolkata's Eden Gardens last month.

2025-12-24T10:56:47.145895+00:00 IST

Others

Oneprastha Group steps onto with Sonipat Stars in KCL

After establishing a strong reputation in real estate by delivering premium and luxurious living spaces, the Oneprastha Group is now bringing its energy, ambition, and vision to the world of sports, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T09:46:29.448395+00:00 IST